Stump that created 'craic' in footpath becomes neighbourhood attraction
Adelaide residents have decorated a large tree stump and then the hole it left in a footpath to highlight the local council's delay in removing it.

Adelaide residents have decorated a large tree stump and then the hole it left in a footpath to highlight the local council's delay in removing it.

A Manhattan high-rise building, formerly Pfizer's HQ, is unstable due to buckled columns and sagging floors. Evacuations and road closures are in effect as officials assess and plan reinforcements. The building was undergoing conversion to luxury apartments.

South Australian police have reported two boys, aged 14 and 17, for fighting in a public place after amateur "fight club" videos were posted online. Authorities are considering new laws to deter the organization of such events.

Australia grapples with a major Telstra network outage impacting emergency services and daily life. Meanwhile, discussions intensify around AI policy acceleration and the nation's response to China's missile test in the Pacific.

NT Education Minister Jo Hersey is claiming a $450 nightly travel allowance while staying at her own apartment in Darwin City. This follows criticism of Labor politician Manuel Brown for similar claims. While within parliamentary rules, the practice is being questioned by colleagues and the public.

Thousands of Telstra mobile customers experienced a major outage on Wednesday morning due to an issue with a time-keeping server. Services were largely restored by mid-morning, but the disruption affected train services in Victoria and NSW, Eftpos payments, and raised concerns about emergency calls.

Despite Egypt's 3-2 loss to Argentina in the World Cup, New York's 'Little Egypt' in Queens erupted into a street party. Fans celebrated the team's historic progression and the community spirit, with some also expressing support for Palestine.